A two-week fact-finding mission to look at the forest and wood industry in Siberia and the Russian Far East is planned by British Columbia-based International Wood Markets.
The tour, to be led by Gerry Van Leeuwen of RE Taylor & Associates Ltd, will be limited to 16 people.
Due to take place next April, it will focus on timber resources, harvesting and the sawnwood sectors. It will also include visits to plywood mills, particleboard and fibreboard plants, furniture, edge-glued and moulding plants, and pulp and paper mills.
Appointments are also planned with senior government and industry officials in selected cities and the organisers say it presents an opportunity to get the real story on developments in Siberia and the Russian Far East.
For further information contact International Wood Markets on 1-604-801-5996.
